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Energy Musings, July 20, 2021

July 19, 2021July 19, 2021 - by G Allen Brooks

Fossil Fuels: Can’t Live With Them; Can’t Live Without Them

EVs Race To The Future Without Considering Reality

Will The Next War Between The States Be Over Electricity?

Thoughts On Current Energy News

Energy Musings, July 20, 2021 Read More
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Energy Musings, July 7, 2021

July 5, 2021 - by G Allen Brooks

Coal Prices Climbing Despite Push For Restrictions
Scarcity To Plenty – What Really Drives Oil Markets
Solar Promise Faces Cost And Supply Chain Issues
Thoughts On Current Energy Market Issues

Energy Musings, July 7, 2021 Read More
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Energy Musings, June 22, 2021

June 21, 2021June 21, 2021 - by G Allen Brooks

Psychology Of Rising Oil Prices And ESG Sentiment

Observations On The Latest Energy News

Great Climate Science Scandal Becomes A TV Show

The Inflation/Deflation Debate Continues With New Data

Energy Musings, June 22, 2021 Read More
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Energy Musings, June 8, 2021

June 7, 2021June 9, 2021 - by G Allen Brooks

Energy Musings contains articles and analyses dealing with important issues and developments within the energy industry, including historical perspective, with potentially significant implications for executives planning their companies’ future. …

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Energy Musings, May 25, 2021

May 24, 2021 - by G Allen Brooks

Energy Musings contains articles and analyses dealing with important issues and developments within the energy industry, including historical perspective, with potentially significant implications for executives planning their companies’ future. …

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Energy Musings, May 4, 2021

May 3, 2021May 3, 2021 - by G Allen Brooks

Germany’s Efforts At Decarbonizing Are Proving Difficult
Settled Climate Science Still Has A Problem With Reality
Conflicting Forces At Work For East Coast Offshore Wind
Offshore Market Struggles As Industry’s Spending Slows

Energy Musings, May 4, 2021 Read More
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Musings from the Oil Patch, April 20, 2021

April 19, 2021April 19, 2021 - by G Allen Brooks

What Is The “Truth” About Offshore Wind’s Economics?
Upending Energy Will Result In Unintended Consequences
Another Active Atlantic Hurricane Season Being Predicted
Global Growth And Inflation Fears Control Oil Prices In 2021

Musings from the Oil Patch, April 20, 2021 Read More
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Musings From The Oil Patch, April 6, 2021

April 5, 2021April 5, 2021 - by G Allen Brooks

New EU Study Shows Path To Net Zero Requires Nuclear
Energy’s Pickup Sticks Game Becomes More Interesting
Everyone Has An Answer For Texas Power Freeze-off
Ready Or Not, Here Come The Offshore Wind Turbines

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Musings From The Oil Patch, March 23, 2021

March 22, 2021March 22, 2021 - by G Allen Brooks

Clean Energy And Infrastructure Next, But For What Purpose?
Understanding Challenges Facing Power Plants On The Grid
Additional Perspective About The Texas Power Blackout
Survey Reflects Cultural Differences On Climate Solutions

Musings From The Oil Patch, March 23, 2021 Read More
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Musings From The Oil Patch, March 9, 2021

March 8, 2021March 8, 2021 - by G Allen Brooks

Are Texans Better Off With Traditional Utilities?
A Giant Of The Global Oil Industry Is Gone
Electric Vehicles And The Reality Of Weather Events
Climate Change Will Dominate Energy Politics in 2021
Update On The Great Texas Blackout

Musings From The Oil Patch, March 9, 2021 Read More

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Musings from the Oil Patch reflects an eclectic collection of stories and analyses dealing with issues and developments within the energy industry that I feel have potentially significant implications for executives operating oilfield service companies.

Please, enjoy the website, and as always, I welcome your comments and observations.

- Allen Brooks

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Allen Brooks

Mr. Brooks is a long-time participant in, observer of, and commentator on the energy industry. He has been a Wall Street securities analyst, an oil service company manager, a consultant to energy company executives, a member of the boards of directors of numerous energy companies, and a writer and commentator on energy markets and trends. Mr. Brooks has been writing his highly regarded energy newsletter, Musings From the Oil Patch, which is now distributed by PPHB LP, a boutique oilfield service investment firm, with which he is affiliated.

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